| Abstract: | Industrial stress is important on account of distress causednot only to individuals but to society as a whole.Stress inindustry occurs at every level. It is usually of psychologicalrather than physical origin and may originate outside industry.Thecauses of stress in shop-floor workers, junior management andsenior management are considered. They usually involve injuriesto self-esteem, or insecurity, isolation or responsibility.Symptoms and signs of acute and chronic stress are described.Prevention of stress in shop-floor workers includes good presonnelpracticesfair treatment, good communications and participationandgiving gratitude or praise. Remedies for the problems of managementinvolve selection, education and training, organisation andcommunications. Some case histories are given. |
